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Albertsons appoints Meg Whitman as Executive Chair; board expands to 11
Albertsons Companies, Inc.
- Meg Whitman appointed Executive Chair effective Sept 8, 2026; board grows from 10 to 11 directors.
- Kim Fennebresque transitions from Chair to Lead Independent Director.
- Whitman receives $100,000 annual base salary and $8.9M in time-based RSUs vesting in one year.
- Whitman is not independent under NYSE rules; she will advise CEO Susan Morris on strategy and AI.
- Whitman previously led eBay (1998-2008) and HP/HPE; also served as U.S. Ambassador to Kenya.